Screen recording on Xiaomi Redmi: 3 proven ways with step-by-step photos

Screen recording on Xiaomi Redmi smartphones is a useful feature that can be used to create guides, streams, save game moments or demonstrate the operation of applications. However, many users face difficulties when first turning on this option: somewhere the button is hidden in the depths of the menu, you need to activate additional resolutions, and on some models the function is completely absent from the box. In this article, we will analyze all the current ways to enable screen recording, from standard MIUI tools to alternative solutions for older devices.

It's important to understand that the algorithm may vary slightly depending on the MIUI shell version and the Redmi model. For example, the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ with MIUI 14 will have a shorter path to settings than the Redmi 9A with MIUI 12.5. We took these nuances into account and prepared universal instructions that will suit most of the brand's devices. If your model is released after 2020, the chances of success are close to 100% - the manufacturer has actively refined the screen recording functionality in the latest versions of the firmware.

1. Method: through the notification panel (fastest)

On most modern Xiaomi Redmi (starting with MIUI 11), the screen recording button is put in the notification curtain, which is the most convenient method, since it does not require deep diving into the settings.

1. Unlock your smartphone and swipe down from the top edge of the screen to open the notification panel.
2. If the Screen Record button is missing, swipe left on the Quick Settings panel (or click on the pencil icon for editing).
3. Find an icon with a mug and a dot inside (📱⏺) — That's the option you want. Drag it to the core.
4. Slip the Screen Record button, confirm permissions (if the system requests) and start recording.

Note: Some models (Redmi 10, Note 11 Pro) will have a floating menu after pressing the button, with additional options: selecting a sound source (microphone, system sounds or both), recording resolution (720p or 1080p) and a deferral timer. If these settings are inactive, you can set them up in advance in Settings → Special Features → Screen Recording.

⚠️ Attention: On devices with MIUI 12.5 or below the recording button may not be in the curtain by default, in which case use the second method or update the firmware.

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Method: through system settings

If the button is not in the curtain or it does not work, activate the recording of the screen through the settings menu.This method is universal for all Redmi models, including budget (Redmi 9C, 8A) and old flagships (Redmi K20 Pro).

1. Open the Settings app (cog icon).
2. Go to the Special Features section (some firmwares call it Additional or Advanced Settings).
3. Select Screen Record (may be in the Developer Features submenu on older versions of MIUI).
4. Activate the slider Enable screen recording and confirm permissions to access media files and microphone.

When you activate the notification curtain, you'll see a recording button, and if you don't, you'll reboot the device. On Redmi with MIUI 13+, you can configure:

• 🎤 Sound source: microphone, system sounds, or both.
• 📏 Recording permission: from 480p before 2K (model).
• ⏱ Delay timer: 3, 5 or 10 seconds before recording.
• 🖼 Show touches: display taps on the screen (useful for tutorials).

On the Redmi Note 10 Pro and later in this menu, the option “Record from a webcam” is available – it allows you to simultaneously capture an image from the front camera (useful for streamers).

Method: Third-party applications (for older models)

If your Xiaomi Redmi is released before 2019 year (Redmi) 6, 5 Plus, Note 7 And so, there may be no standard screen recording, so the solution is to use third-party tools from Google Play. 5 popular applications and selected the top-3:

Instructions for setting up (for example, AZ Screen Recorder):

1. Download the app from Google Play and install it.
2. When you first start, provide all the permissions you have requested (media access, microphone, overlay over other windows).
3. Click on the recording icon (red circle) in the floating menu. Select the resolution (1080p recommended for balance of file quality and size).
4. To stop recording, pull the notification curtain and tap “Stop” or use a floating panel.

⚠️ Attention: Redmi with MIUI 10 and below third-party applications may not work due to system limitations, in which case only updating the firmware or obtaining root rights (not recommended for beginners) will help).

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4. Customization of recording and sound quality

Even if you activate the screen recording, the result can be disappointing: low resolution, no sound, or strong lags. To avoid this, optimize the settings before recording:

• 🎥 Permission: 720p (HD) — To save space (video weight) ~100 MB/min). 1080p (Full HD) — Best choice for tutorials. 1440p/4K — Flagships only (Redmi) K50, Note 12 Pro+) and if there is a free space.
• 🔊 Sound: Microphone – records your voice (useful for commenting); System sound – captures sounds from games/apps (requires) MIUI 12+). Both sources are combined mode (may cause echoes on some models).
• ⚙️ Additional: Frequency of personnel: 30 FPS (battery savings) or 60 FPS (Show touch: turn on if you record the setting guide. Timer: convenient for pre-recording preparation (e.g., starting a game).

On Redmi with Snapdragon 8xx processor (K40, K50), you can activate the entry in 4K@60FPS, but note:

• 🔋 The battery will sit on 1-2% minutely.
• 📱 The device can overheat during long recording (more than 20 minutes).
• 💾 1 minute video in 4K borrower ~500MB.

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Before recording, turn on Do Not Disturb (Settings → Notifications → Do Not Disturb) mode to avoid pop-up messages getting into the video.

5 Where records are saved and how to edit them

By default, all videos are saved to the DCIM → ScreenRecords folder (or Movies → ScreenRecord on older versions of MIUI) to quickly find files:

1. Open the Gallery app.
2. Go to the Video album or Screen Records (some models call the folder ScreenRec).
3. Videos are sorted by date - the latest entries will be at the top of the list.

For basic editing (shortcutting, adding music), use the built-in MIUI editor:

1. Open the video in the Gallery and tap Edit (scissors icon).
2. Select a tool: 📏 Cutting – Removing unnecessary fragments. 🎵 Sound – adding background music. 🖌 Text/stickers - overlay of signatures.

Save the result to a new folder or replace the original.

For advanced installation (overlay transitions, color correction), install CapCut or KineMaster – they are optimized for Xiaomi and support export in 4K.

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Videos with screen recording take up a lot of space. Regularly transfer them to the PC or cloud (for example, Google Photos compressed to 1080p) so as not to clog up the memory of the smartphone.

6. Solving common problems

If the screen recording is not working or is not acting stable, check out these points:

Redmi with MIUI 14 can experience a bug when the screen recording automatically stops when the device is locked.

1. Open the Settings → Lock screen.
2. Turn off the Autolock option when recording the screen (if any).
3. Activate the Constant Activity of the Screen during the recording.

Scrcpy is the best choice for gamers and streamers, as it allows you to record the Redmi screen in 4K without lags, while simultaneously streaming the image to your PC.

1. Download Scrcpy and install it on PC.
2. Connect your smartphone via USB with USB debugging enabled.
3. Run the command: scrcpy --record file.mp4 --bit-rate 20M (where 20M — bitrate).

FAQ: Frequent questions about screen recording on Xiaomi Redmi